Derek Grose

Dr. Derek Grose is an Honorary Clinical Associate Professor at the School of Cancer Sciences, University of Glasgow. His clinical and research work focuses on radiation oncology, particularly for head and neck cancers, pancreatic cancer, and geriatric assessment applications in oncology. He actively contributes to clinical trials and real-world evidence studies.

• Role: Honorary Clinical Associate Professor
• Institution: University of Glasgow
• School: School of Cancer Sciences

His research emphasizes:

• Optimizing radiotherapy protocols for head and neck cancers
• Geriatric evaluation in elderly cancer patients
• Image-guided radiation techniques and dose verification
• Investigating biomarkers for treatment response
• Pandemic-era cancer treatment adaptations
• Comparative studies of chemoradiotherapy approaches

Recent publications highlight advancements in stereotactic ablative radiotherapy for hepatocellular carcinoma, real-world immunotherapy applications in head and neck cancer, and pandemic-related pancreatic cancer treatment guidelines. His work spans technical innovations (e.g., synthetic CT integration) and clinical outcomes research across multiple cancer types.